June 20, 2013
Senegal News
Sahel food crisis goes from bad to worse with “global indifference”
April 12, 2012Senior United Nations officials have warned that global inaction could lead to a humanitarian disaster in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa, amid the serious food and humanitarian crisis.
Senegal new leader: Equip, train security forces top priority
April 5, 2012The new President of Senegal Macky Sall has said equipping and training the country’s military and paramilitary forces will be his top priority, as he names his new government.
On Wednesday evening, the presidency announced the appointment of some opposition figures, including grammy award winner Youssou N'dour to Sall’s new government.
Senegalese celebrate 52nd independence, new Premier named
April 4, 2012The people of Senegal are on Wednesday, April 4 celebrating their 52nd independence anniversary from French colonial rule.
Anti Malaria group on troubling signs of drug resistance
April 4, 2012Malaria remains a major public health problem in the West African sub-region and across Africa, despite recent progress in combating the illness.
Sall takes oath of office as Senegal’s 4th President
April 2, 2012Senegal’s new President Macky Sall on Monday took the solemn oath of office as the country's 4th President at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar attended by a number of African leaders.
Senegal changes guard today, huge expectations for Sall
April 2, 2012How long will Sall’s honeymoon last?
A change of guard takes place on Monday at the presidential palace in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, as power shifts from President Abdoulaye Wade to incoming President Macky Sall, terminating the 85-year old Senegalese leader’s 12-year rule.
African economist chides AU for over playing growth figures
March 29, 2012An African economist, Prof. Mamadou Gaye has cautioned against celebrating growth rate figures in Africa, saying that they don’t necessarily reflect real growth on the continent.
Senegal next president hails citizens’ maturity amid jubilation
March 26, 2012There was jubilation all night Sunday at the campaign headquarters of Senegal’s next President, Macky Sall as his supporters danced, sang and chanted to celebrate his big win in Sunday’s second round election.
Senegal: Wade concedes defeat, congratulates Sall
March 26, 2012Senegal’s incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade has conceded defeat in Sunday’s presidential runoff election by congratulating his rival, Macky Sall.
Obasanjo: Mali Junta must return to barracks, hails Senegal polls
March 25, 2012Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, a member of the African Union (AU) committee of Wise men, wants the AU to tell Mali’s new military junta to go back to the barracks.
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